Filters
As engine oil and hydraulic fluids circulate to lubricate parts and disperse heat, these fluids pick
up contaminants, like dirt and small particles from component wear, which can cause tremendous
damage to a machine, if left unfiltered. The correct filters will actually help maximize machine performance
and extend its life.
- Komatsu filters have a 2-stage filtering system—a 25-micron full-flow filter, plus 7-micron bypass
filter, which blocks particles as small as bacteria—reducing bearing wear by at least 30%.
- The capacity of Komatsu filters to hold dirt is high. If a filter has inadequate capacity, the bypass
valve is triggered to open early, allowing unfiltered fluids to flow through its systems.
- Komatsu filter canisters are made of low carbon steel to resist fatigue failure, and the center
tubes are designed to withstand high pressures to avoid collapse, which would allow unfiltered
fluids to pass through its systems. A failure in filter components (e.g., center tube, hold-down
spring, and the canister) could result in engine or component failure.
- Komatsu filters last up to 500 hours. With more than 75 choices for filter media, Komatsu has selected long-lasting, durable synthetic materials that will not break or tear.